Christopher Paul Laird

Born December 23, 1981 in Phillipsburg, PA, he was the son of Kenneth M. Laird and Mary J. Black, Clearfield and his birth mother, Debrah M. Hope (Thompson), Florida. Christopher was employed with Iron Skillet in Carlisle an assistant manager for 2 years. He enjoyed music and playing video games with his family.

Surviving in addition to his parents is his partner: Budd Foust, Mechanicsburg; 3 sisters and 2 brothers: Kayla R. Reams and her companion James Rowles, Clearfield; Carrie M. Laird and her boyfriend Angelo Carioscia, Columbia, SC; Joshua T. Black and his girlfriend Steph Boal, Clearfield; Randell K. Laird and his girlfriend Paula Shomo, Clearfield; Cassandra L. Duckett and her husband Kenneth, Jr., Clearfield; 7 nieces and nephews: Cameron, Savannah, Madison, Tiara, Joselyn, Gunner and Miley; grandfather: Merrill Laird and grandmother: Jennie laird both of Clearfield. Also grandmother; Bertha Buck, Clearfield; Step Brothers: Joseph L. Stiner, Keith L. Laird, Sgt. Gary L. Laird, Randy A. Buck; Step Sisters: Melissa Marcinko, Twins Crystal L. Long, Christy L. Long

He was preceded in death by a step-grandmother: Alice Laird; Grandparents: Harold and Delphine Thompson; Step-Brother: Matthew A. Marcinko

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Christopher P. Laird will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., 312 E. Locust Ave., Clearfield, PA 16830 with Rev. M. Bruce Dimmick officiating. A time to share memories with the family will be from 10:00 to 11:00 AM the time of service at the funeral home.

For online tributes please visit www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.